Insomniac - Beyond Wonderland Chicago 2026 Seasonal Production Runner

Insomniac is a leading global producer of innovative and immersive music festivals and live events, renowned for elevating dance culture through cutting-edge lighting, pyrotechnics, sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performances, and next-generation special effects. Since its founding in 1993 by Pasquale Rotella and based in Los Angeles, Insomniac has grown to host over 10,000 concerts, club nights, and festivals annually, reaching more than seven million attendees worldwide. With a footprint spanning 13 countries across five continents, Insomniac's flagship event, the Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, holds the distinction of being the world’s largest dance music festival, drawing over 525,000 fans across three days.The company continually prioritizes delivering a high-quality headliner experience to music lovers, blending creativity and production excellence to captivate audiences and foster unique fan interactions.

The role of Production Runner at Insomniac is integral to supporting the Back of House Department, ensuring smooth, efficient operations throughout show days that are often long and demanding. This position is for proactive, highly motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced live event environments and possess a passion for dance music culture. The Production Runner will work closely with the Back of House Manager and is responsible for providing transportation, running essential errands, coordinating logistics such as department meals and equipment rentals, and assisting production staff with varied duties. Given the dynamic nature of live events, responsibilities also include maintaining cash and receipts for expense reconciliation, supporting administrative tasks, and ensuring confidentiality in all operations.This role requires a dependable individual able to handle multiple assignments, work independently or with a team, and deliver under potentially challenging conditions such as loud environments and variable weather. The Production Runner contributes to the overall success of some of the most celebrated and immersive music festivals worldwide, gaining valuable experience in the live entertainment industry. This is a non-remote position expected to be onsite, with a hiring salary range of $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, reflecting factors such as qualifications, skills, experience, and location. Insomniac values diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates to support a thriving workplace culture.